WMC proudly presents a Featured Keynote Q&A with Seymour Stein

In music business legend Seymour Stein’s lifelong adventure with rock & roll, he has been prominently engaged in wave after wave of popular music’s successive cycles of taste. His ability to divine what’s great in each new generation of music has made Stein one of the rare record company men whose appreciation and approbation is sought not only as a means to a career and money, but also as an artistic accolade. His label, Sire, started by Seymour and producer/ songwriter/ artist, Richard Gottehrer in 1966, is a crucial example of the evolution of an American indie. Early bands that kept the label afloat included Sire's first million sellers, Phocus and three bands originally licensed from EMI in the UK; Climax Blues Band, Renaissaince, and Barclay James Harvest. Seymour was influential in helping legendary British blues producer Mike Vernon start the Blue Horizon label, for which he was rewarded with an opportunity to take a 50% share in the label. Blue Horizon, was the original home to Peter Green’s Fleetwod Mac, Christine McVie's original band Chicken Shack, and her first solo recordings as well. Blue Horizon also boasted an amazing roster featuring performances by many of the all time great Blues artists ranging from Furry Lewis right up to Otis Spann.

Starting with the New Wave explosion out of CBGB's in the mid 1970's with the Ramones, Talking Heads, Tom Tom Club, Flaming Groovies, Richard Hell and The Voidoids, The Deadboys, The Saints and Radio Birdman, Sire evolved into one of the most important and influential labels in the business with a roster that included: The Pretenders, Depeche Mode, Erasure, Yaz, The Assembly, Recoil, Madonna, Ice- T, The Cure, The Cult, Soft Cell, Plastic Bertrand, Everything But the Girl, Modern English, Echo and The Bunnymen, Aztec Camera, Madness, Telex, The Normal, The English Beat, Book Of Love, kd lang, The Replacements, M, Laid Back, the Smiths and Morrissey, Jonathan Richman, Uncle Tupelo, Wilco, Dinosaur Jr., Seal, The Mighty Lemondrops, the Rezillos, Johnny Thunders, Blanc Mange, The Bluebells, Ofra Haza, My Bloody Valentine, B-Movie, Primal Scream, Ride, Throwing Muses, Belly, Lou Reed, Brian Wilson, Martini Ranch, Tin Tin, D-Ream, Bomb The Bass, S-Express, Betty Boo, Little Jimmy Scott, Deborah Harry, Aphex Twins, Ocean Blue, Boy George, Ministry, Men Without Hats, The Farm, Morcheeba, Paul Oakenfold, Spacehog, Kid Creole And The Coconuts, Barenaked Ladies, Guster, the Von Bondies and Tommy Page. Current roster including acts signed not only by Stein, but also Craig Aaronson and Ryan Whalley include Against Me!, Tegan and Sarah, the Veronicas, Regina Spector, HIM, Foxy Shazam, Never Shout Never, Lights and Ximena. Summing up his career in a recent book, On the Record, by Guy Oseary, Stein observed: “Sire started as an independent, and I still run it as an independent, even though the label has been owned by WB for over twenty years. Independent labels have been, and continue to be, at the forefront of every important change or trend in new music. I’m an independent at heart. Yesterday, Today, Tomorrow: “Be True to Your School.””

Featured Q & A With Pitbull

Few artists transcend musical
borders like Miami native and
Cuban-American musician
Pitbull. Since his debut in 2002
on the movie soundtrack of
“2 Fast 2 Furious” followed by his participation on the album “Kings of Crunk” by Lil Jon and the Eastside Boyz, to the unprecedented international success of his latest album Rebelution –for which he sold over 4 million copies and garnered multiple Double Gold and Platinum certifications for the singles Krazy, Hotel Room Service and I Know You Want Me (Calle Ocho) - Pitbull continues to defy the standards. His work seamlessly flows between the musical genres of crunk, rap and hip-hop infused with his signature Latin sounds, as well as he does between languages and cultures.

Bring your questions and join us as WMC proudly presents an insightful Q&A with this iconic artist who faces his own success with humility, respect and gratitude for having achieved everything on his own terms and effort.

Featured Q & A With Carl Cox

WMC presents a featured
discussion with the legendary
Carl Cox. A musical ambassador
since he was in short trousers, a
professional DJ since his early
teens, a veteran of acid house and a champion of techno, Carl Cox emits a love of his work that is dangerously infectious. Check him when he’s behind the turntables and you can’t mistake his ecstatic visage, dripping with sweat as his head bobs up and down to the beat, his hands pumping the air whenever they’re not manipulating the turntables, his body swaying back and forth, frequently taking to the mike to share word on the latest underground tune he’s about to break. With his Global radio show, his label Intec Digital , current Global Underground album ‘Black Rock Desert’, his return to Ibiza’s Space for the ninth year in a row and his highly anticipated new artist album, ‘All Roads Lead To The Dancefloor’, Carl Cox shows no signs of slowing down. You name it, Carl’s been there and done it, but he’s never lost sight of the point of it: playing music, breaking tunes, spreading love, celebrating life.

Featured Q & A With Paul van Dyk

As part of the 25th Anniversary program, WMC is pleased to present a featured Q&A with
Paul van Dyk. Amongst his many accolades and accomplishments,
the musician, DJ and producer has sold over 3.5 million albums, has twice been voted the world’s
No. 1 DJ and received a Grammy nomination. More....

South Beach Sessions

Founded on the principles that make music compelling; individual expression, empowerment, creative thinking and collaboration, our mission is to engender exposure for artists and ideas. Pioneers in music, art, fashion, technology, business, education, the environment and more, convene for one of the most inspiring and epic programs of the week. This is a series not to be missed.

Tuesday, March 23rd2:00 PM The Green Standard in the Music Industry
Watson/Eden Roc4:30 PMSocial Consciousness through Music
Watson/Eden Roc

WMC VJ Challenge

Join us for one of the most unique and exciting events WMC has ever offered! Our 2nd annual VJ Challenge proves to be even more phenomenal than the first. Hosts Psyberpixie and Felix Sama will lead this one of a kind competition with VJs from all over the world mixing their way to glory. Don’t miss this one!

WMC & The Recording Academy®

WMC & The Recording Academy® continue their 12 year partnership in presenting one of the most anticipated gatherings of legendary artists at WMC. The Florida Chapter of The Recording Academy® assemble the most esteemed producers and artists in the Industry for another engaging panel.

25th Annual International Dance Music Awards

The only long standing industry event of it's kind where the fans decide - receiving over a million votes from music fans in 183 countries each year. One of the event highlights of WMC week, the IDMAs are packed with performers and celebrity guests as the industry comes out in force to honor exceptional achievements in 57 award categories.

At The Fillmore Miami Beach
At The Jackie Gleason Theater
1700 Washington Avenue, Miami Beach
Thursday, March 25, 2010
Dinner at 7:00PM
Show starts at 8:00PM

The Official VIP After Party For The 25th Annual IDMAs

Presented by Winter Music Conference, the IDMAs, and Promo Only Promotions. From center stage to the back alley and South Beach’s newly renovated Lincoln Lane, Bar 721 becomes the exclusive venue for the IDMA After Party. Toast the nominees and winners and enjoy exclusive DJ sets, performances, and surprise guests all-night long. Show your IDMA ticket stub for a complimentary well drink courtesy of Bar 721.

JamVana.com @ The Beach

JamVana.com, in conjunction with the Winter Music Conference is proud to present to you JamVana.com's second event at the WMC, "JamVana.com @ The Beach". This event is bigger and better featuring Tommie Sunshine, Mightyfools, Viro & Rob Analyze, and many more kicking off an exciting week that is the Winter Music Conference in Miami, Florida.

Ultra Music Festival

Winter Music Conference and Ultra Music Festival have partnered once again for the 2010 event. As WMC’s official closing event, delegates will receive complimentary admission to both days of Ultra. With more than 200+ artists/djs/producers, 40,000 music fans in attendance, and 10 stages, Ultra Music Festival is the largest music festival of it’s kind in the United States.

4th Annual International Record Collector's Show

Attention vinyl enthusiasts! WMC is proud to present the 4th Annual International Record Collectors Show during Winter Music Conference 2010. The Record Collectors Show will bring together collectors, diggers, and renowned dealers from all over the world for a day of music mania on Miami Beach. Admission is free.